sri-raja uvaca—King Pariksit said; yaya—by which (the spiritual armor); guptah—protected; sahasra-aksah—the thousand-eyed King Indra; sa-vahan—with their carriers; ripu-sainikan—the soldiers and commanders of the enemies; kridan iva—just like playing; vinirjitya—conquering; tri-lokyah—of the three worlds (the higher, middle and lower planetary systems); bubhuje—enjoyed; sriyam—the opulence; bhagavan—O great sage; tat—that; mama—unto me; akhyahi—please explain; varma—defensive armor made of a mantra; narayana-atmakam—consisting of the mercy of Narayana; yatha—in which way; atatayinah—who were endeavoring to kill him; satrun—enemies; yena—by which; guptah—being protected; ajayat—conquered; mrdhe—in the fight.